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PJT Partners Inc. (PJT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US69343T1079
CUSIP
69343T107
IPO Date
Oct 1, 2015

Highlights

Market Cap
$4.02B
Enterprise Value
$4.02B
EPS (TTM)
$4.67
PE Ratio
29.91
PEG Ratio
3.82
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.71B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$908.92M
EBITDA (TTM)
$419.36M
Year Range
$119.76 - $195.62
Target Price
$171.00
ROE (TTM)
19.36%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PJT Partners Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

PJT Partners Inc. (PJT) has returned -16.29% so far this year and 1.97% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PJT has achieved an annualized return of 20.91%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


PJT Partners Inc.

1D
1.17%
1M
-5.23%
YTD
-16.29%
6M
-21.13%
1Y
1.97%
3Y*
25.70%
5Y*
16.92%
10Y*
20.91%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2015, PJT's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.93%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jul 2024 with a return of +23.2%, while the worst month was Dec 2018 at -17.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, PJT closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +18.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -23.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.49%-14.65%-5.23%-16.29%
20254.54%-3.46%-13.28%2.78%6.32%9.71%8.25%0.21%-0.57%-9.35%4.28%-0.33%6.62%
2024-5.60%9.60%-10.35%0.24%12.89%1.40%23.20%-7.10%8.20%4.21%20.44%-5.56%56.23%
20238.60%-1.44%-8.18%-4.74%-1.99%3.71%13.89%-0.40%0.89%-1.36%14.93%13.41%40.00%
2022-6.44%-7.93%-0.65%4.55%14.93%-7.03%1.71%-3.16%-3.11%11.34%3.51%-4.01%0.92%
2021-8.32%1.06%-2.90%8.69%-0.97%-1.91%9.51%1.04%0.23%7.46%-6.98%-2.55%2.62%

Benchmark Metrics

PJT Partners Inc. has an annualized alpha of 12.09%, beta of 1.03, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 02, 2015.

  • This stock captured 108.80% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 68.45% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • R² of 0.29 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
12.09%
Beta
1.03
0.29
Upside Capture
108.80%
Downside Capture
68.45%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PJT ranks 40 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


PJT Risk / Return Rank: 4040
Overall Rank
PJT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4242
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PJT Sortino Ratio Rank: 3535
Sortino Ratio Rank
PJT Omega Ratio Rank: 3636
Omega Ratio Rank
PJT Calmar Ratio Rank: 4444
Calmar Ratio Rank
PJT Martin Ratio Rank: 4444
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PJT Partners Inc. (PJT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


PJTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.06

0.90

-0.83

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.30

1.39

-1.08

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.04

1.21

-0.17

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.10

1.40

-1.29

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.30

6.61

-6.31

Explore PJT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

PJT Partners Inc. provided a 0.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.50$3.00$3.502016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Dividend$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$3.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20

Dividend yield

0.72%0.60%0.63%0.98%1.36%4.32%0.27%0.44%0.52%0.44%0.65%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PJT Partners Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.25
2025$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$1.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$1.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$1.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$1.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$3.00$0.00$0.05$3.20

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

PJT Partners Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.72%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

PJT Partners Inc. has a payout ratio of 10.24%, which is below the market average. This means PJT Partners Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the PJT Partners Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the PJT Partners Inc. was 58.44%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 111 trading sessions.

The current PJT Partners Inc. drawdown is 26.88%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-58.44%Aug 15, 2018400Mar 18, 2020111Aug 25, 2020511
-37.8%Oct 26, 202192Mar 8, 2022433Nov 27, 2023525
-32.47%Jan 23, 202634Mar 12, 2026
-29.25%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202563Jul 10, 202597
-24.94%Dec 30, 201589May 6, 2016131Nov 10, 2016220

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of PJT Partners Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how PJT Partners Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Capital Markets industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PJT, comparing it with other companies in the Capital Markets industry. Currently, PJT has a P/E ratio of 29.9. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PJT compared to other companies in the Capital Markets industry. PJT currently has a PEG ratio of 3.8. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PJT relative to other companies in the Capital Markets industry. Currently, PJT has a P/S ratio of 3.1. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PJT in comparison with other companies in the Capital Markets industry. Currently, PJT has a P/B value of 4.3. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



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Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items